AI ethical bias: a case for AI vigilantism (Ailantism) in shaping the regulation of AI

摘要

The debate on the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) is nothing new.Researchers and commentators have highlighted the deficiencies of AI technologyregarding visible minorities, women, youth, seniors and indigenous people. Currently,there are several ethical guidelines and recommendations for AI. These guidelines provideethical principles and humancentred values to guide the creation of responsibleAI. Since these guidelines are non-binding, it has no significant effect. It is time to harnessinitiatives to regulate AI globally and incorporate human rights and ethical standardsin AI creation. The government need to intervene, and discriminated groupsshould lend their voice to shape AI regulation to suit their circumstances. This studyhighlights the discriminatory and technological risks suffered by minority/marginalisedgroups owing to AI’s ethical dilemma. As a result, it recommends the guarded deploymentof AI vigilantism to regulate the use of AI technologies and prevent harm arisingfrom AI systems’ operations. The appointed AI vigilantes will comprise mainly persons/groups with an increased risk of their rights being disproportionately impactedby AI. It is a well-intentioned group that will work with the government to avoid abuseof powers.